Fox Island annual bazaar adds to holiday flair

The annual Fox Island Holiday Bazaar took place at Nichols Community center on Saturday. The event featured a number of regional crafters and vendors and included warm treats as well. One-of-a-kind items filled both front rooms as well as the auditorium in back and even spilled outside. Proceeds are used to help promote the many programs and functions hosted at the community center each year.

From left, Gig Harbor residents Izze Gates and Maya Savage, both 13, make up the duo that runs Mazzie Bagz and Ornaments. They are planning to use the funds they make for a language immersion trip to Nicaragua during spring break that is sponsored by the local branch of Associates in Cultural Exchange.

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Estela Niedo-Williams, of Seraphina Designs in Gig Harbor, plays with a fabric yo-yo handcrafted by Courtnay King of Auburn, in back, who was operating her booth, Tails and No Tails — selling items for both pets and their humans.

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Crafters display their wares as part of the Fox Island Holiday Bazaar Saturday at Nichols Community Center on the island.

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Annie of Beachin’ Girls art, explains the handcrafted items they find along the beaches that go into making the myriad of artsy items they sell.